Product Details (for Turquoise Ring in Sterling Silver. Size 5)

Width:

1 inch

Metal:

Sterling
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STERLING SILVER: Also known as "Standard Silver," sterling silver is silver alloyed with other metals to increase the hardness and durability. Generally, sterling is 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals. Some sterling silver jewelry is plated with 14kt-18kt gold and referred to as "vermeil," or "gold over sterling."
Silver

Finish:

Polished
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POLISHED: A buffed-out finish used to produce a mirror-like shine.

Gemstone 1:

Stabilized Turquoise
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TURQUOISE: Typically polished and featuring a cabochon cut, turquoise is prized for its depth of color and the visual interest found in veins of matrix stone. Prized as a gemstone for 1000's of years, legend holds that turquoise has protective qualities.
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STABILIZED TURQUOISE: Stabilized turquoise is natural turquoise that has been treated with a clear epoxy, resin, or hardening agent in order to protect the stone's color and prevent it from fracturing.
(Color: Blue, Quantity: 1, Shape & Cutting Style: Oval
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OVAL: An elliptical shape that resembles an egg.
Cabochon
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CABOCHON: A style of cutting gemstones to achieve a smooth, domed surface with an absence of facets.
, Size: 20X15 mm)